By The People’s Front for Freedom (PFF) has announced it will not front a presidential candidate in the 2026 elections, saying the move is meant to strengthen opposition unity in the face of what it describes as an increasingly militarized political environment.
Addressing journalists, PFF spokesperson Ibrahim Ssemujju Nganda said the party’s decision was driven by the need to “build a single, stronger freedom-seeking force” that can steer the country through what he called a turbulent and critical period.
“The continuing disappearance and abduction of citizens, including candidates, is turning the 2026 elections into a militarised campaign,” Ssemujju said.
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He revealed that PFF signed a cooperation agreement with the Alliance for National Transformation (ANT) on July 2, 2025, and has since been holding discussions under the “national inter-platform,” a coalition of opposition parties seeking to rally behind one presidential candidate.
While ANT has floated the idea of fielding two candidates Maj. Gen. (Rtd) Mugisha Muntu and Hon. Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, PFF maintains that a single flagbearer with broad national appeal would be the best strategy to challenge the ruling establishment.
“The country faces a real existential threat from family and military rule,” Ssemujju added, arguing that electoral processes have been overtaken by security agencies while civic institutions remain weakened.
Talks between PFF, ANT, and the National Unity Platform (NUP) have reportedly made progress, but final decisions are pending as the coalition partners complete vetting processes.
“The discussions will resume once the national inter-platform concludes its review. We remain committed to presenting a joint candidate to the country,” Ssemujju assured.
The announcement marks the latest step in opposition efforts to consolidate ahead of the 2026 polls, where the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) is expected to push for another term for President Yoweri Museveni.
